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Why banks’ generic cash-flow calculations can lead to poor lending decisions that lull dairy producers into a false sense of security or insecurity.

Former wrestler Bill Goldberg is on a mission to help educate the public about misinformation on animal agriculture while also addressing world hunger.

His laugh is contagious. He has the mind of a businessman, but the heart of a dairyman. Velmar Green was just named the 2013 Dairyman of the Year at World Dairy Expo.

Field reports of aflatoxin contamination of corn and corn silage are coming in, particularly from southern states where wet growing and harvest conditions were common this season.

The pavilions, encompassing approximately 300,000 square feet, will replace existing cattle housing used for World Dairy Expo and other events.

‘In our analysis, 120% was the optimal stocking rate in terms of maximum profit per stall.’ –Albert De Vries, University of Florida.

Age at calving and the herd’s overall cull rate have a huge impact on heifer raising costs.

USDA reports corn and soybean stocks down 17% from 2012.

DMI scans news and social media to respond immediately and appropriately to reinforce the good dairy news and limit the impact of the bad.

Dollars and Sense contributors share how they manage cow comfort on their farms.